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Direct Strike vs Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,694 recorded sessions versus 6. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 10.2 min for Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeShadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W
Total sessions41,694 ▲6
Unique hosts1,615 ▲1
Avg players/lobby5.2 ▲1.7
Avg lobby open time1.7 min ▲10.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,866 ▲0
Tracked versions1021
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jun 21, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
30,642
6
Jul 26
7,248
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,694 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 6 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.2) than Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W (1.7).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 10.2 min for Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,866 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Shadow Line Arena V 1.2a.W by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.